Kansas Recreation & Park Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kansas Recreation & Park Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Lawrence, Kansas, registered in 1973, with $549,611 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1283, Lawrence, KS, 66044 EIN 23-7271075 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$550K
▼ 19.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$615K
Net assets
$540K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Kansas Recreation & Park Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Kansas Recreation & Park Association: 11 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Kansas Recreation & Park Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Kansas Recreation & Park Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $307K (FY2009) to $550K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $540K
Operating margin
-11.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$540K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$540K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $549,611▼19.2% | $615,198▼7.3% | $539,707▼10.8% | $539,707▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $679,863▲20.5% | $663,723▲49.7% | $605,294▲2.7% | $605,294▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $564,075▲50.6% | $443,400▲18.0% | $589,154▲25.8% | $589,154▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $374,597▼8.1% | $375,688▼13.2% | $468,479▲9.6% | $474,611▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $407,458▼13.6% | $433,063▼2.4% | $427,508▼5.7% | $431,873▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $471,487▲29.4% | $443,548▲25.6% | $453,113▲6.6% | $457,478▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $364,266▲2.9% | $353,223▲2.1% | $425,174▲2.7% | $429,539▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $354,022▲20.4% | $345,910▲10.2% | $414,131▲2.0% | $415,543▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $294,010▼11.3% | $313,805▲12.9% | $406,019▼4.6% | $407,535▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $331,317▲0.1% | $277,991▲1.4% | $425,814▲14.3% | $425,918▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $330,956 | $274,251▼8.9% | $372,488▲18.0% | $372,488▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $301,172▲10.5% | $315,783▲1.5% | $315,783▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $272,548 | $311,057▲14.4% | $311,057▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | $306,882 | $272,561 | $271,929 | $271,929 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kansas Recreation & Park Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kansas Recreation & Park Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7271075, based in Lawrence, Kansas.
- What is Kansas Recreation & Park Association's EIN?
- Kansas Recreation & Park Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7271075.
- How much revenue does Kansas Recreation & Park Association report?
- Kansas Recreation & Park Association reported $549,611 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kansas Recreation & Park Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Kansas Recreation & Park Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kansas Recreation & Park Association (EIN 23-7271075) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.